1992 Marin Eldridge Grade 19" - Sorry, being kept!

[gradeAfailure]

Having spent some time riding modern FS bikes recently, I've come to the realisation that if I ride the Marin the way I now want to ride, I'll end up trashing her and that's just a waste of a nice bike, considering how original she is. Much as I'd love to keep her, right now I can only afford to have one bike, and I've just bought a used Giant Trance X so lil' ol' Marin needs to find a new home where she will be loved.

Spec:

Frame: Marin Eldridge Grade 1992 19"

Fork: Marin Rockstar 750g

Headset: Ritchey Logic 1 1/8"
Stem: Marin Lite
Handlebar: Marin Lite
Grips: N/A

Brakes: Shimano Deore LX
Brake Pads: Kool Stop
Brake Cables: Shimano
Cantilever cable hangers: Shimano
Brake Levers: Shimano Deore DX 2-finger

Shifters: Shimano Deore DX thumbshifters
Front Derailleur: Shimano Deore DX
Rear Derailleur: Shimano Deore DX shortcage
Derailleur Cables: Shimano
Cassette: Shimano HG 12-28
Chain: SRAM PG58
Cranks: Shimano Deore DX 175mm
Crank Bolts: Shimano
Chainrings: Shimano SG 48/38/28
Chainring bolts: Shimano
Bottom Bracket: Shimano UN73
Pedals: Shimano Deore XT platform with toeclips

Hub Skewers: Shimano
Rims: Mavic M231 32h
Hubs: Shimano Deore LX
Tyres: IRC Notos XC rustwall

Saddle: N/A
Seatpost: Kalloy
Seatpost Binder: Marin Lite

You'll notice a few differences in the spec list compared to the pic - the spec list is correct. After building her up, I changed the saddle, seatpost, brake levers, and shifters, but nothing else. The bike will receive a full stripdown, clean, degrease/regrease and new cable inners before she goes, so will just need a saddle and grips - I'm leaving these off as they're a very personal preference so you can fit your own. The SPDs are staying with me, so she'll have her original XT platforms with clips.

The paintwork and decals on the frame show signs of her usage, but there's no rust or dents.

I won't split and I'd rather she didn't go to anyone who will as she's almost 100% original. If whoever buys her gets to the point of wanting to sell/split I'd like first dibs on a buyback. I know she's not a Yo or anything, but I get silly-sentimental over some bikes! She's located in GU24 postcode, just outside Woking, Surrey.

Thanks.

Being Kept

 

[MarinManiac]

Trying to resist...resistance is futile...

Yhpm

 

[brownpools]

Has it gone yet , as very interested. postage?

 

[gradeAfailure]

Still available - would prefer collection but am sure something could be arranged WRT meeting halfway or something - drop me a PM if you like.

 

[Marmite King]

Would you consider boxing her up for a courier collection ?

Cheers

 

[Scarlett]

Hello - for those of you who don't know I am GradeAfailures OH.

Apologies to all of you who have been in contact regarding the Marin but the bike is no longer for sale as I can't bear to see him sell it. I've just bought him the bits he needs to get the Trance up to scratch, thus the Marin can continue to live here with all our other bikes and have a peaceful retirement.

Thank you though for all the interest.

Scarlett

 

[mikee]

glad its being loved again

nice nice bike

 

[makster]

Hello - for those of you who don't know I am GradeAfailures OH.

Apologies to all of you who have been in contact regarding the Marin but the bike is no longer for sale as I can't bear to see him sell it. I've just bought him the bits he needs to get the Trance up to scratch, thus the Marin can continue to live here with all our other bikes and have a peaceful retirement.

Thank you though for all the interest.

Scarlett

If Carlsberg made girlfriends....

 

[dbmtb]

If Carlsberg made girlfriends....

Going by the quality of their beer, they wouldn't be anywhere near as good at being SOs as this lady is.

 

[gradeAfailure]

If Carlsberg made girlfriends....

Going by the quality of their beer, they wouldn't be anywhere near as good at being SOs as this lady is.

You don't know the half of it...

For starters, all the bikes are kept indoors and the only reason mine isn't in the lounge is because that's where hers lives.

I get emailed links to bargain stuff on CRC/Wiggle/Superstars throughout the day.

Comes home from work with a bag of bike parts that she sneakily acquired from a colleage at a bargain price.

Carlsberg...? Pah!